Crispy rice tacos: A new party favorite with shrimp & avocado
With a few ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can quickly whip up an appetizer that will enchant your guests. It vanishes from the plates before you know it, leaving only the delightful memory of crispy rice chips.
These rice paper tacos are a true explosion of flavors and textures. Crispy fried rice paper crackles delicately under your teeth, paired perfectly with juicy shrimp marinated in an Asian sauce. Creamy avocado melts in your mouth, while fresh cucumber adds a refreshing crunch. The mere sight of this simple appetizer is enough to make your mouth water.
Shrimp with Avocado on a Crisp
This appetizer offers a delicious alternative to classic sandwiches or skewers. The base is rice paper, which transforms into a crispy chip when fried. Combine cooked shrimp, avocado, and cucumber in a salad enhanced with a simple Asian-style sauce. The gentle heat of sriracha blends with the umami of soy sauce and creamy mayonnaise.
These rice paper tacos with shrimp are the perfect party snack or an original dinner idea. They are a sensory feast that will surely impress your guests and might just earn you a homemade Michelin star.
Ingredients:
- 1 rice paper
- Half a hothouse cucumber
- 5 oz cooked and peeled shrimp
- Half an avocado
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- Juice of half a lime
Additions:
- Sesame seeds
- Extra avocado
- Chili pepper
Preparation Method:
Step 1: Cut the rice paper into smaller triangles with scissors. Drop them into hot oil and fry until they become white and crispy chips.
Step 2: Finely dice the cucumber, cooked shrimp, and avocado, then transfer them to a large bowl.
Step 3: Add mayonnaise, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce, mixing thoroughly. Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred spice level. You can also use light mayonnaise if you prefer.
Step 4: Place the prepared mixture on the crispy rice paper chips. Arrange additional avocado pieces on top, drizzle with lime juice, add chili pepper slices (optional), and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
